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How researchers are improving cancer outcomes in British Columbia’s north
I have always been motivated by the challenge of pursuing a research career in a small centre where many said it would not be …
How the iPad is revolutionizing cancer care in British Columbia
British Columbia’s northern region is vast at over 600,000 km2 (approximately the size of France) and home to nearly 300,000 people, half of whom …
Scientists uncover “evolutionary arms race” between cancer and immune system
VANCOUVER – A new study by BC Cancer scientists has uncovered the tricks used by the deadliest ovarian cancer to escape the immune system, …
Expanding cancer care in rural British Columbia
Hello,
My name is Dr. Rob Olson. I am a radiation oncologist at the BC Cancer – Prince George, the primary centre of care …
Introducing May guest blogger Dr. Rob Olson
Thank you to Dr. Bernie Eigl for sharing the impact of clinical trials on families in our province, and to the many patients who …
Clinical trials are changing outcomes for cancer in British Columbia
Clinical trials are essential in our quest to deliver better treatment to patients here in BC. One such patient, Jacqueline Patrick, was diagnosed with …
RED FM Radiothon raises $240,000 to bring a new pharmacy to BC Cancer–Surrey
SURREY– April 20, 2018 – Thanks to the generosity of RED FM listeners, an extraordinary $240,000 was raised to improve cancer care through a single …
Clinical trials give patients new lease on life
Patients are the heart of what we do. Every day as we get closer to developing newer and more effective methods for cancer prevention …
Oncogene-targeted T cell therapy will bring new hope to lymphoma patients
VICTORIA – At BC Cancer – Victoria, researchers are working on a world-first approach to Adoptive T Cell Therapy that may open new avenues …
Celebrating 20 years of cancer research and care in the Southern Interior
KELOWNA – This month marks the 20th anniversary of BC Cancer – Kelowna (Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre). The past two decades have seen monumental breakthroughs that …